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The state poll authority on Tuesday directed the police to probe fake news circulating on social media, which claims overseas voters are eligible to vote online for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and by-elections for three Assembly seats, an official statement said.

In the statement issued here, the Directorate of Information and Publicity, has also cautioned voters to not fall prey to the fake news and urged overseas voters to visit polling booths with their passports to cast ballot on April 23 when the state is scheduled to go to polls.

"Taking cognizance of such fake news and complaint received about the same, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer has referred the matter to the police to investigate and take necessary action against people who are spreading such fake news and causing disturbance in the conduct of election process," it further said.